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AG Wilson supports Halo Act

Attorney General Alan Wilson is supporting the Halo Act making its way in the House.

Instagram says it will notify parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for terms related to suicide

Instagram said Thursday it will start alerting parents if their kids repeatedly search for terms clearly associated with suicide or self-harm.

Camden man sentenced to federal prison for access device fraud

A Camden man has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for access device fraud involving stolen credit cards, states the DOJ.

Deputies arrest 3 in connection with I-20 E homicide

RCSD Sheriff Leon says three people have been arrested in connection with the I-20 E homicide that took place on Monday.

Camden man arrested in connection with argument over woman that ended deadly

Lexington County deputies are investigating a homicide at an apartment complex, says the sheriff’s dept.

Earthquake shakes up Lexington, Columbia areas

USGS confirms earthquake shook up parts of the Midlands on Thursday.

Kickoff event for St. Pat's in Five Points postponed

The official kickoff event for St. Pat's in Five Points has been cancelled for today due to the rain, say officials.

Sumter Co. deputies searching for 14-year-old last seen on Tuesday

Sumter County deputies are searching for a teen last seen on Tuesday, said the dept.

SC House approves measure requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms

In a vote mostly along party lines, the South Carolina House of Representatives approved a bill Wednesday requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.

"Melrose Place" star joins SC lawmakers to unveil bipartisan statewide forum

"People across the country want to be heard and they want the division to end," says Shue.

Doug and Kelly go back to school

Wednesday morning ABC Columbia’s Doug Currin and Kelly Coakley went back to school.

Local Living: Charity pancake dinner at O'Hara's

Local Living: Have dinner for a good cause!

Darius Rucker to headline Garnet & Black Spring Fest

Country Musician Darius Rucker will headline the Garnet & Black Spring Fest on Saturday, according to Gamecock Athletics Dept.

Powerball ticket win to expire next week

A Powerball winner in Columbia has until next week to claim their win, according to SC lottery officials.

RCSD: Homicide on I-20 East under investigation, victim identified

Richland County Sheriff's Department says they're investigating a homicide on I-20 East between Alpine Rd. & Clemson Rd. that happened this morning.

Sumter deputies searching for missing man

Sumter County deputies need your help to find David Jordan, 60, who was last seen at his job on February 18.

President Donald Trump gave 2026 State of the Union address

ABC News showed special coverage of the 2026 State of the Union address by President Donald Trump and the Democratic response from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger which aired Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 9:00 p.m.